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Conewago schools limit prearranged absence policy

The Evening Sun

Posted:
08/19/2014 10:05:57 PM EDT

Conewago Valley School District officials have approved establishing a limit on the number of days per year that can be used for prearranged absences.

Superintendent Rebecca Harbaugh said the district's prearranged absence rules were first established in 1986 and there were no limit on the number of days that could be used for non-school sponsored tours and family trips.

The policy revision will limit the number of prearranged absences to 10 days per year, Harbaugh said. The change was unanimously approved by the school board.

In order to be excused for an educational trip, a student must have a satisfactory scholastic and attendance record and must make up any work missed during the absence, according to the district's website.

Applications for a prearranged absence must be returned to the school office at least one week prior to the absence, Harbaugh said.

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